"It was no wonder there were so few Connate experts. It turns out that not everyone can cultivate profound martial arts."
The Connate Technique allowed Zhang Xuan to truly understand why talented people could stand at a higher height.
If not for the system, who knew how long it would take to advance to the Connate Realm even if he had an endless lifespan.
However, even with the system that could allow him to surpass those talented people, Zhang Xuan still faced many problems.
The Connate Technique could be deduced using the system points to increase his strength. However, the Connate Technique was a secret manual of the Mount Song Sect. It was very easy for others to see through it. It would be difficult to explain when the time came.
It was not that Zhang Xuan was afraid of the Mount Song Sect. After all, the Mount Song Sect was one of the largest martial arts sects in the Great Zhou Empire. It had a Connate expert holding down and presiding over it.
He kept strengthening himself not because he wanted to compete with anyone, but because he wanted to have the ability to protect himself when he explored this world.
"I still have to think of a way to practice other martial arts."
While Zhang Xuan was prepared to use points to deduce the Connate Technique next year, he also wanted to learn other martial arts.
However, although there were many martial arts techniques in the world, they could not be learned just because one wanted to.
Especially with Zhang Xuan's current identity, he was only a long-term worker in the escort agency. If he had not been chosen to be the henchman last time, he would not have had the chance to obtain the secret manual of the Mount Song Sect.
At the thought of this, Zhang Xuan's eyes darted around. He knew that he couldn't keep a low profile like before. He had to make some changes to leave Lin'an City.
Of course, changing did not mean being high-profile. It only meant that he would not have to be a long-term worker in the escort agency. He still had to keep a low profile.
After all, he was only a second-rate expert now and did not have the ability to protect himself.
However, with his strength as a second-rate expert, it was still very easy for him to change his identity in the escort agency.
Not to mention becoming an escort leader, it was not difficult for him to become a qualified henchman.
If he followed the escorts more and slowly displayed some of his strength during this process, he would definitely be appreciated by the escort agency.
This was a world where martial arts was respected, especially a force like the Dragon Gate Escort Agency. They relied on their strength to make a living.
As long as it could bring benefits to the escort agency, they would be able to obtain the corresponding status and income. At the same time, they would have more opportunities to interact with the outside world.
After some consideration, Zhang Xuan quickly came up with a plan. While continuing to keep a low profile, he would use the escort agency to leave Lin'an City and pave the way for him to see a wider world.
***
Time flew by like a river.
It was the second year since Zhang Xuan came to this world.
On this day, the escort agency was decorated with lanterns and colorful banners and was extremely lively.
Dozens of long tables were placed in the hall of the Guest Welcoming Building in the front courtyard. The tables were filled with wine and delicacies.
All the escorts and escort leaders were gathered in the escort agency. Even the chief escort, He Yushan, was sitting in front of the table.
The entire hall was filled with laughter.
"Today, our Dragon Gate Escort Agency has three new escorts. Congratulations!"
At this moment, the burly He Yushan stood up and looked at the three people in front of him.
These three people were originally long-term workers of the escort agency. In the past year, they had followed the escorts everywhere and became one of the few henchmen who survived.
Zhang Xuan was one of the three. The other two were called Zhou An and Sun Ming. They were both old-timers from the escort agency and were almost 40 years old.
The three of them performed well and their strength also advanced by leaps and bounds, especially Zhang Xuan. He slowly improved his strength and gradually reached a third-rate standard. He was very appreciated by He Yushan. He and Zhou An were promoted to official escorts at the same time and could be in charge of escorting missions.
Today's banquet was a celebratory feast for the three of them.
Not only was He Yushan powerful, but he was also very forthright. No matter what background one had, he would admire him as long as he was capable.
This was also the reason why the Dragon Gate Escort Agency could rope in nearly 100 escorts and become the largest escort agency in Lin'an City.
Only by knowing how to win people over could his subordinates work hard for his escort agency.
Just like today's celebratory banquet, it was enough to boost the egos of Zhang Xuan and the other two. It also let the others see how much he valued his subordinates.
They had just become the escorts, but he had already held a celebratory banquet for them to enjoy today's glory and treatment. How could they not devote themselves to the escort agency?
Regardless of whether others could understand it or not, Zhang Xuan understood He Yushan's intentions. However, he admired He Yushan's actions. This was the bearing that an expert should have.
"Congratulations!"
"Congratulations!"
As soon as He Yushan finished speaking, the others congratulated him with cupped fists, making Zhang Xuan and the other two very excited.
Of course, Zhang Xuan's excitement was different from the other two. He was just going through the motions to deal with it.
From a long-term worker to an official escort in a year was an unattainable transformation for countless people. Ordinary people would definitely be excited.
Especially when the chief escort, He Yushan, personally held a banquet to celebrate it. It was a huge honor to give them such extravagance.
Zhang Xuan did not want to appear too special, so he showed the excitement that a normal person would have.
However, in reality, he was calm and did not care much about his status as an escort.
After all, what he wanted was not his status and income in the escort agency, but to pave the way for him to leave the escort agency. It was not worth showing off. This was just the first step on his path to becoming an expert.
"Thank you for your nurturing, Chief Escort. We will definitely not let you down and do our best for the Dragon Gate Escort Agency!"
The three of them returned He Yushan, the escorts, and the escort leader's goodwill with cupped fists.
"Work hard. The escort agency won't mistreat anyone!"
He Yushan nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand.
"Let's drink to our hearts' content today. We won't go home until we're drunk!"
With He Yushan's words, the atmosphere in the hall became even warmer.
After everyone sat down, they toasted each other, ate meat, and drank.
The escort agency was usually very busy and rarely had time to relax like today. At this moment, everyone was drinking freely.
There were many people around Zhou An and Sun Ming, all congratulating them.
To be able to become an official escort from a long-term worker was still very respected by everyone.
In addition, these two people were usually very good at socializing. Many escorts had a good relationship with them.
On Zhang Xuan's side, only a few people came to congratulate him symbolically. Soon, they ran to other tables to drink.
However, Zhang Xuan did not care about this. Moreover, he did not like celebratory banquets.
It was not that Zhang Xuan did not like crowds, but he did not want to deal with others.
This was because Zhang Xuan knew very well that no matter how many people he befriended, it was better to strengthen himself.
As long as you were strong enough, everyone would take the initiative to befriend you.
In addition, he usually spoke very little and did not have any conflicts with anyone. However, he did not have much friendship with others either, so his side seemed a little cold.